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He was the one who first showed us a glimpe of Jupiter. He was the first who told us to be cautious with computers, for they might turn against us. He was the first (along witg Stanley Kubrick) who showed us the moon Europa and the loneliness of the Starchild - as well as the future of Science Fiction films.
He was also the one who made communication satellites possible, the one who imagined the huge bridge over the Strait of Gibraltar and the space elevator that can take us into low orbit without rocket propulsion.
He was the one who showed us how the Earth’s Childhood will end, he was the one who showed us Rama and the Monolyth. He told us how it felt (or it will feel) walking on the surface of Halley’s Comet and visiting the sun that has turned into a supernova exactly on the day Jesus was born. He sang to us the Songs of Distant Earth.
As far as I heard, his only wish was that the existence of alien life forms would be confirmed before he passes away. His wish was not fulfilled.
He gave us dreams. He gave us hope. He was 90 going on 91.
Rest in peace, Sir Arthur. You have the answers now.
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